Iowa City Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Stir into the creamed mixture.
5. Mix in the oats, then stir in the raisins and walnuts (optional).
6. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

Interesting Facts

• These oatmeal cookies are a classic American favorite.
• These cookies are named after the city of Iowa City, Iowa, where they were first made.
• The addition of raisins and walnuts makes these cookies even more flavorful.